The Cultural Hub at the Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival

Join us for a colorful, collaborative art experience inspired by the playful pumpkins and polka dots of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! Decorate a paper pumpkin with bold patterns, bright colors, and lots of dots, then add it to our growing community pumpkin patch. 

Every pumpkin is unique, and together we'll create one spectacular harvest display for everyone to enjoy. 

All ages welcome. 

Drop in anytime during the festival!

The Pumpkin Patch at St. John’s Church is open from September 26 through October 31, 2026

Pumpkin Spice. 

Pumpkin Lattes. 

Do you love pumpkin season? 

Visit the 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 237 Pleasant Street, September 26 through October 31. The very popular patch will be open all day 10 am to 4 pm on October 12th Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Come and buy pumpkins of all sizes, gourds and colorful mum plants at St. John’s Church front lawn. It’s a fun outing with the kids and good photo opportunity - they can pick their own, and the right time to start decorating for autumn. 

Open 7 days a week, here’s the schedule:

• Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sundays Noon - 4:00 PM
• Monday October 12, 10 AM to 4 PM

The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people. Proceeds from pumpkin & plant sales benefit the Navajo Nation in New Mexico as well as St. John’s Episcopal Church and its service in the Franklin community. 

For more information:

• Call the office 508-528-2387
• Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
• Follow us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church
• See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org   

Pumpkin Patch Coming to St. John’s Church Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, 2026

Mark your calendar. The pumpkins are coming! 

Visit the 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 237 Pleasant Street, September 26 through October 31.

A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds will fill the front lawn. Kids will have fun picking their favorites. Stay tuned for the list of fun activities and games for the kids.

Open 7 days a week, here’s the schedule: 

Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Sundays Noon-4:00 pm

Monday October 12th, 10 am to 4 pm.

For more information:

Call the office 508-528-2387

Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Follow us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 30, 2025 ???

Thursday, October 30

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

Library & Senior Center events

5:00pm Halloween Cemetery Tour (Union Street Cemetery)

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Prezo Grille and Bar)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

8:30pm Planning Board Candidate Night (virtual meeting)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission (updated 10/28/25)

Thursday, October 30 Time: 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10302025-1981

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/519?fileID=6730 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 ???

Wednesday, October 29     

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser    (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

1pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

4pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

License to Store Propane Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 11:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1979 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 5:45 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1964 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1978 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 ???

Tuesday, October 28   

• Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser  (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

Library & Senior Center events

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm Understanding Antisemitism in 2025 - A Panel Discussion (Franklin High School)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Hennep Community Outreach Meeting Notice

Tuesday, October 28 Time: 5:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1946 

Franklin School Committee Budget Sub Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 28 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1965 

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, October 28 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1976 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 28 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1977 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 27, 2025 ???

Monday, October 27

• Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

4pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

CANCELED: Police Station Building Committee - to be rescheduled

Monday, October 27 Time: 6:00 PM

Franklin Cultural Council

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1969 

Franklin Agricultural Commission

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1970 

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=all&startDate=10/27/2025&endDate=10/31/2025&dateRange=&dateSelector= 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 26, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 26

What's happening in Franklin, MA

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pm Mostly Baroque presents “Lore, Myths, and Legends” (free concert) (Dean College)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 25, 2025 ??

Saturday, October 25

What's happening in Franklin, MA

9:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Candidate Meet & Greet (Creative Corner Art Studio)

10:30am Creepy Crawlers! (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm ESOL Volunteer Tutor Training (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Fabio Pirozzolo in Concert (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm Trunk or Treat (Franklin High School)

4:00pm FREE Community Trunk or Treat and Hallo-weiner roast (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

7:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Morin's Hometown Bar & Grill, Attleboro)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar